Stories that Stir delivers raw and personal stories relating to specific themes, as told by incredible humans from all walks of life. The stories are recorded live in front of an audience at the monthly Sydney based ‘Stories that Stir’ event, which was created to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.
Stories that Stir delivers raw and personal stories relating to specific themes, as told by incredible humans from all walks of life. The stories are recorded live in front of an audience at the monthly Sydney based ‘Stories that Stir’ event, which was created to break down barriers, stir conversation and inspire positive change.

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Event links: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/events
Website: https://www.storiesthatstir.com/
For ten years, Andy Leonard held onto hope. A sudden cardiac arrest changed everything, leading him to a path he never expected.
Surrogacy brought moments of promise—then
heartbreak.
A clinic closed by a coup, a few devastating losses, and trials across continents tested his strength.
But through it all, he never stopped believing. Some journeys take longer, but the destination makes every step worth it.